Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 118.4 Proof Bourbon – 750ML

Description

A Little Background

Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is part of the annual Masters Collection series, which according to Woodford Reserve celebrates Master Distiller Chris Morris vision and Woodford Reserves commitment to innovation and craftsmanship within the bourbon and whiskey category and a celebration of Woodford Reserves proprietary batching process A celebration of Woodford Reserves proprietary batching process blending barrels into a batch and bottling the whiskey at its actual proof, straight from the barrel Batch Proof is crafted using the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This release of Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is bottled at 118.4 proof and has an MSRP of $130.

Mashbill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Distillery:Woodford Reserve/Brown-Forman Distillery
Age:No Age Statement
Proof / ABV: 118.4 Proof / 59.2% ABV
Retail Price: $130

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Copper

Nose

Cinnamon, banana, cherry, salted caramel, vanilla, and oak.

Palate

Pancake syrup, coffee, orange, leather, baking chocolate, barrel char, and oak.

Finish

Baking Spice, dark rich coffee, leather, chocolate, oak, and a lingering alcohol burn.

In closing

I found this release of Woodford Reserve Batch Proof to be quite unique from previous batches Ive tried. Primarily around the fact that this release wasnt nearly as sweet as others. The sweet notes of pancake syrup on this batch are balanced out nicely with dark flavors of coffee, cocoa, and lather. Aside from a slight astringency on the finish, the alcohol on this bourbon is very well integrated. Overall, I was quite impressed with this release of Woodford Reserve 118.4 Batch Proof.